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Mountain Trail to the bluffs at Robber's Cave State Park

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Mountain Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A Robbers Cave State Park trail connecting the Deep Ford Campground in the south to Cattail Pond Loop in the north.
4.4
mi
Distance
880
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews
Access Issues
Backpackers must register and pay for the Rocky Top campsite at the cabin office.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.44mi
Distance
880ft
Elevation Gain
657ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
1,069ft
High Point
666ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail begins near the Deep Ford Campground at the southern edge of the park. It leads up and down along forest and bluffs overlooking the west sides of Lake Carlton and Lake Wayne Wallace. As the trail leaves Lake Wayne Wallace and heads towards Rough Canyon, the Rocky Top Backcountry Site is available for camping. Stop here or continue to the parking lot via the Cattail Pond Loop and Rough Canyon Trail.

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